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Turkish Delight

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Starting Price:	$999
Tour Length:	9 Days
Countries Visited:	Turkey

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Tour Type:	Superior
Tour Category:	Regional Europe
Tour Operator:	Contiki Tours
Tour Code:	CONTIKI158

Cities Visited:
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Featuring: Istanbul, Canakkale, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Pamukkale
Starting In Istanbul and ending in Istanbul

Accomodations
* 7 nights twin share hotel accommodation * 7 Continental breakfasts (B) & 4 three course dinners (D) as per itinerary * Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges * Please note: The first and last days have been designed to allow you to start and finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation

The Contiki Difference
* Experienced, professional Turkish Tour Manager & Driver * Ferry crossing as per itinerary * Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach * Sightseeing of all major cities * Free Contiki Travellers Guide * Free Contiki document wallet

Depart for Europe ( Days)
Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!

Arrive Istanbul ( Days)
Check in to your hotel and meet up with your Contiki crew and Tour Manager, a Turkish local who’ll give you an insider’s look into this amazing country over the next 8 days. If you’re keen, head out into the cosmopolitan hub of Istanbul for a sneak peak at what’s to come.

Istanbul to Canakkale (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
This morning, make a pilgrimage to the site of the region’s bloody battle, Gallipoli. Visit stunning Anzac Cove where World War I troops landed, Lone Pine Cemetery, where Australian troops are buried and pay tribute at the memorial for New Zealand soldiers. Enjoy some down-time on the coach, following the coastline of the Marmara Sea before ferrying across the Dardanelles, crossing from Europe into Asia, to the bustling, habourside town of Canakkale. Tonight, take a walk along the waterfront, complete with stunning views or catch up on your emails back at the hotel.

Canakkale to Kusadasi (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Kick start the day with free time in Troy, where you can get inside the legend of one the world’s most famous battles and check out the famed wooden horse. Choose an optional excursion with our expert Local Guide and explore the excavation site of this mythical city as you learn more about how heroes and gods fought in a ten year war. Sticking to the coastline, we stop off in Pergamum, Asia Minor’s former political powerhouse. Now a laid-back market town packed with ancient sites, it has loads of interesting remains from its former heyday. Join the group for an excursion around the hill-top ruins, where you’ll learn about the town’s history from our expert Local Guide and test the amazing acoustics of its timeworn amphitheatre. Tonight, pull into the port town of Kusadasi.

Kusadasi (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
This morning, jump start the day with the group and our Local Guide at the ancient city of Ephesus. Explore this stunningly preserved city that Mark Antony and Cleopatra once visited and learn about its past as a major trading centre. Today you’ll get up close to Turkish culture with a visit to a rug maker and find out about local artistry with an authentic carpet-making demonstration – a craft this country is famous for. Otherwise, rummage through the Grand Bazaar and go local bargaining for leather goods, jewellery or local crafts. Take a break on the lovely Ladies Beach or check out where old merchant caravans used to park up.

Kusadasi to Pamukkale (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Today is all about relaxation in Heriapolis, an ancient Roman spa town and sacred city, sitting in the modern-day Pamukkale. As it serves up dramatic scenery, make sure you keep your camera handy at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arid ridges and white calcium terraces, formed by mineral waters, steal the scene as water pours over the cliff’s edge. Treat yourself to our optional thermal pools experience. The Pamukkale pools are famous for their healing properties, so kick back in the warm waters with the group and let the minerals work their magic.

Pamukkale to Istanbul (Breakfast Days)
With down time on the coach, grab you MP3, chat with your friends and watch the Turkish countryside unfold from your window as we make our way back to the capital. Get the inside story on Turkey’s mixed history from your Tour Manager or practice some phrases for bargaining at the markets. Then, we arrive in Istanbul – last stop on the Silk Road and the only city in the world to span two continents. With a couple of nights here, there is plenty of time to get a real feel for this cultural melting pot.

Istanbul (Breakfast Days)
Today, our Local guide shows you one of the city’s major draw cards, the stunning Blue Mosque. It’s an amazing building with a series of domes and minarets dominating the skyline, complete with a breathtaking interior of tens of thousands of blue tiles. After that, we head right into the heart of the city and plunge into several kilometres of shops at the Grand Baazar. It’s an unforgettable shopping experience. Our Local Guide gives plenty of pointers and will lead you through a maze of lanes, where tacky trinkets and authentic treasures are sold side by side. With carpets, jewellery, spices, music, electronics and more, the place is buzzing, so make sure you’ve got your haggling hat on. There are heaps of options for your time here. Monument-wise there’s Topkapi palace for a look into the sultan’s lifestyle and Hagia Sofia church to give you a feel for Constantine’s empire. Otherwise, live a bit of Istanbul’s daily life. Try your hand at backgammon in a sidewalk cafe and watch the crowds go by as you sip on Turkish coffee. Chill out in a tea garden, or take to the time-honoured tradition of the hamam (steam bath house) and get scrubbed down on heated marble stones. Opt for a dinner complete with belly dancers and watch some top dancers perform this famous Eastern art. Then make your last night on tour one to remember. Istanbul’s nightlife is fantastic and your Tour Manager knows what you’re after – so round up some friends, find out about the city’s happening bars and clubs and go discover!

Depart Istanbul (Breakfast Days)
The tour ends after breakfast and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

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Active or non-active members are eligible, as long as a valid military ID is provided for each person applying the discount. Mention promo code MILITARY0910 to redeem. Applies to new bookings only. Verification is required. Good for travel through 12/31/2010 Spouses must be traveling at the same time as the military member to apply the discount. Other restrictions may apply. 5% off for Contiki Alumni So you've experienced your Contiki and are ready to go again? You lived it up with travelers from around the world and want more Contiki. Now book another trip 8 days or longer and *get 5% off!* Offer valid through August 31, 2010. Valid for trips 8 days or longer. Please call uoo-942-3301 for more details. Verification of previous trip required. Travel With Friends and Save Big! Save 5% Get 4 or more people to book at the same time and each save 5% off the land. Save 7.5% Book 7 or more on the same vacation at the same time and score a 7.5% discount per person. Round up 10 friends or more, booking the same trip at the same time, and each person saves 10% OR the 11th person travels for FREE. Book 3 in a room and save 5% on most superior tours. Early Payment and Other Amazing Contiki Discounts Early Payment Discount Offer #1: Save up to US$399 Must book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to trip departure date. Valid for select trips only. Offer #2: Save up to US$319 Must book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure date. Valid for select trips only. Multiple Trip Discounts - Save $100 Book any 2 Contiki trips 10 days or longer, at the same time & get up to US$100 off the cost of the second tour. Europe Europe – Save US$100 Europe America – Save US$100 Europe + Great Britain – Save US$100 Tours may be in different countries or regions. Australia & New Zealand - Save $100 Book an Australia and New Zealand vacation at the same time and save US$100 off the total cost. Tours must be a minimum of 10 days. Refer a Friend and You Both Save $100 Share the love! Now that you’ve traveled Contiki and had a great time, it’s time to spread the word and earn some cash! Tell your friends about Contiki and earn up to $100* for each person you refer that books. Your friends score from the deal too – each one that books a trip eight days or longer will receive $100 in excursion vouchers (good for activities like bungee jumping, gondola cruises and wine tasting). You can refer up to 10 friends (which equals $1,000 for you!) Simply complete this form and you're on your way. Remember, no cheating ("me, myself and I" do not qualify.) Terms and Conditions: 1.The referral program is valid for new trips booked as of May 1, 2009. 2.You can refer as many passengers as you’d like! You must provide valid names and e-mail addresses (e.g. you may not enter your own e-mail address or repeat the same address more than once). We will issue up to 10 $100 gift cards per Referrer per calendar year. Referees must be new passengers. Not combinable with Past Passenger discount. 3.Referee must between 18-35 years old at the time of travel. 4.Referee must have been referred online and must mention "Refer a Friend" and Referrer's name when booking their trip. 5.Upon booking their trip, the Referee will receive in their travel documentation $100 in Optional Excursion vouchers. The original Optional Excursion vouchers can be redeemed while on their trip and cannot be exchanged for cash reimbursement. 6.The Referred passenger(s) are responsible for reviewing their travel documentation and making sure they received the Optional Excursion Vouchers prior to their departure from the United States. Contiki will not issue a cash refund to passenger(s) for any Optional Excursion because the Referred passenger(s) paid the tour manager directly, forgot to pack or bring the vouchers on the tour, did not use the entire value of the vouchers, looses the vouchers, or advises us after their travel that they did not receive the vouchers. 7.If booking is made within 14 days of the departure, we cannot guarantee receipt of physical vouchers unless traveler expedites their documents at an additional cost. Scanned copies are not available 8.Contiki is not responsible if a Referrer fails to properly identify a Referee. Contiki will not retroactively record a friend who was not identified at the time of sign-up. 9.Contiki will not allow a Referee to be claimed by more than one Referrer. Once a Referee’s e-mail address has been given, it may not be changed. 10.Cash will be given out in the form of a gift card from a major credit card company with a value of $100. Gift card will be issued to Referrer only after Referee completes travel on their trip of 8 days or longer. If a Referee cancels for any reason, the referral reward is forfeited. 11.Offer is not valid for tour purchases made outside the U.S. 12.Contiki reserves the right to resolve any disputes at its sole discretion. *$100 Referral cash will be received as a $100 American Express cash gift card.*


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/7/2010 - 5/15/2010	$999
6/4/2010 - 6/12/2010	$1,035
7/2/2010 - 7/10/2010	$1,059
7/16/2010 - 7/24/2010	$1,059
7/30/2010 - 8/7/2010	$1,059
8/13/2010 - 8/21/2010	$1,009
8/27/2010 - 9/4/2010	$1,009
9/10/2010 - 9/18/2010	$1,035
9/24/2010 - 10/2/2010	$1,009

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Istanbul
Visit the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market with a local guide

Istanbul
See The Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace and Suleymaniye Mosque

Gallipoli
Cross the Dardanelles waterway by ferry boat

Gallipoli
Visit Lone Pine Cemetery and see ANZAC Cove

Gallipoli
Drive along the Sea of Marmara

Troy
See the Wooden Horse

Pergamum
Scenic mountain drive up to ancient Pergamum, once the capital of Asia Minor

Izmir
See Izmir, the birthplace of Homer

Kusadasi
Ephesus guided tour & entrance

Kusadasi
See the shopping Bazaar and bustling port

Kusadasi
Guided tour of Ephesus

Kusadasi
See the shopping Bazaar and bustling port

Hieropolis
Visit the ancient Roman resort town and see the famous church

Pamukkale
See the thermal pool and calcium terraces

$150 off Europe Trips of 8 days or more

Save $300 on Airfare - Find out how

Book a Contiki to Europe & save $300 on airfare per couple. They've got deals for solo travelers also.

Valid for new bookings made between March 1st-30th only and must pay air portion in full by March 30, 2010. Offer is valid for $300 off airfare per couple or $150 off if single traveler. All travel myst be completed by NOv 30, 2010. Offer is valid on major airlines. Air tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable after purchase. Once payment is received, 100% cancellation penalties apply. No name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Offer is subject to availability at the time of booking. Offer can be combined with all brochure discounts and $150 Spring Flin tour promo. Promotion can be withdrawn at any time.

CONTIKI MILITARY DISCOUNT

5% Off for Military Members and Spouses...

Valid for any Contiki trip 8 days or longer. Active or non-active members are eligible, as long as a valid military ID is provided for each person applying the discount. Mention promo code MILITARY0910 to redeem.

Applies to new bookings only. Verification is required. Good for travel through 12/31/2010 Spouses must be traveling at the same time as the military member to apply the discount. Other restrictions may apply.

5% off for Contiki Alumni

So you've experienced your Contiki and are ready to go again? You lived it up with travelers from around the world and want more Contiki. Now book another trip 8 days or longer and get 5% off!

Offer valid through August 31, 2010. Valid for trips 8 days or longer. Please call uoo-942-3301 for more details. Verification of previous trip required.

Travel With Friends and Save Big!

Save 5%

Get 4 or more people to book at the same time and each save 5% off the land.

Save 7.5%

Book 7 or more on the same vacation at the same time and score a 7.5% discount per person.

Round up 10 friends or more, booking the same trip at the same time, and each person saves 10% OR the 11th person travels for FREE.

Book 3 in a room and save 5% on most superior tours.

Early Payment and Other Amazing Contiki Discounts

Early Payment Discount

Offer #1: Save up to US$399

Must book and pay in full at least 12

months prior to trip departure date.

Valid for select trips only. Offer #2: Save up to US$319

Must book and pay in full at least 6

months prior to departure date.

Valid for select trips only.

Multiple Trip Discounts - Save $100

Book any 2 Contiki trips 10 days or longer, at the same time & get up to US$100 off the cost of the second tour.

Europe Europe – Save US$100

Europe America – Save US$100

Europe + Great Britain – Save US$100

Tours may be in different countries or regions.

Australia & New Zealand - Save $100

Book an Australia and New Zealand vacation at the same time and save US$100 off the total cost.

Tours must be a minimum of 10 days.

Refer a Friend and You Both Save $100

Share the love! Now that you’ve traveled Contiki and had a great time, it’s time to spread the word and earn some cash! Tell your friends about Contiki and earn up to $100* for each person you refer that books.

Your friends score from the deal too – each one that books a trip eight days or longer will receive $100 in excursion vouchers (good for activities like bungee jumping, gondola cruises and wine tasting).

You can refer up to 10 friends (which equals $1,000 for you!) Simply complete this form and you're on your way. Remember, no cheating ("me, myself and I" do not qualify.)

Terms and Conditions:

1.The referral program is valid for new trips booked as of May 1, 2009.

2.You can refer as many passengers as you’d like! You must provide valid names and e-mail addresses (e.g. you may not enter your own e-mail address or repeat the same address more than once). We will issue up to 10 $100 gift cards per Referrer per calendar year. Referees must be new passengers. Not combinable with Past Passenger discount.

3.Referee must between 18-35 years old at the time of travel.

4.Referee must have been referred online and must mention "Refer a Friend" and Referrer's name when booking their trip.

5.Upon booking their trip, the Referee will receive in their travel documentation $100 in Optional Excursion vouchers. The original Optional Excursion vouchers can be redeemed while on their trip and cannot be exchanged for cash reimbursement.

6.The Referred passenger(s) are responsible for reviewing their travel documentation and making sure they received the Optional Excursion Vouchers prior to their departure from the United States. Contiki will not issue a cash refund to passenger(s) for any Optional Excursion because the Referred passenger(s) paid the tour manager directly, forgot to pack or bring the vouchers on the tour, did not use the entire value of the vouchers, looses the vouchers, or advises us after their travel that they did not receive the vouchers.

7.If booking is made within 14 days of the departure, we cannot guarantee receipt of physical vouchers unless traveler expedites their documents at an additional cost. Scanned copies are not available

8.Contiki is not responsible if a Referrer fails to properly identify a Referee. Contiki will not retroactively record a friend who was not identified at the time of sign-up.

9.Contiki will not allow a Referee to be claimed by more than one Referrer. Once a Referee’s e-mail address has been given, it may not be changed.

10.Cash will be given out in the form of a gift card from a major credit card company with a value of $100. Gift card will be issued to Referrer only after Referee completes travel on their trip of 8 days or longer. If a Referee cancels for any reason, the referral reward is forfeited.

11.Offer is not valid for tour purchases made outside the U.S.

12.Contiki reserves the right to resolve any disputes at its sole discretion.

$100 Referral cash will be received as a $100 American Express cash gift card.

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